Visa Consulting Director, Implementation Services, CEMEA

Responsibilities

• Develop the Visa Implementation Services (VIS) offering by identifying collaboration opportunities and creating integrated go-to-market strategies alongside internal stakeholders (Value-Added Services, Client Services, etc.) to drive unified business objectives.
• Collaborate with Visa Consulting & Analytics (VCA) colleagues, account executives, and other teams to define focus areas, and manage a pipeline of engagement opportunities.
• Lead and/or serve as a subject matter expert on consulting engagements across practice areas (portfolio, digital, risk), including:
  • Using Visa and external data to analyze client needs in focus markets and identify opportunities for VIS assignments.
  • Supporting and contributing to sales pitches for VIS.
  • Leading or contributing to internal problem-solving sessions.
  • Preparing for and participating in client discussions.
  • Coordinating and delivering project work.
• Stand up and manage large VCA programs focused on VIS workstreams.
• Work closely with other Visa teams (Products, Business Development, Risk, Marketing, Digital Solutions, etc.) to ensure a seamless consulting experience.
• The role is hybrid; expectation of in-office days will be communicated by hiring manager.

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree, or 7 years with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD), or 4 years with a PhD, OR 13+ years of experience overall.

Preferred Qualifications

• 12+ years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree, or 8-10 years with an Advanced Degree, or 6+ years with a PhD.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 15+ years of overall experience.
• 7+ years' solid experience in payments, gained at a top-tier bank or consulting firm.
• 5+ years in management consulting with deep client engagement skills.
• Regional and global experience desired.
• Superior project management and communication skills.
• Diplomacy for working in multi-functional settings.
• Comfortable presenting to senior management.
• Highly analytical; advanced PowerPoint and Excel.
• Results-driven, flexible, and customer-focused.
• Able to travel and work onsite with clients.
• Self-motivated with initiative.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

Benefits

Visa commits to equal employment opportunity and considers qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. The organization fosters a supportive work environment and considers applications from candidates with criminal histories according to guideline and local law.

About the Company

Visa is a global leader in payments and technology, enabling secure, convenient, and reliable transactions for consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and governments across 200+ countries. Visa’s mission is to connect the world by providing innovative payment solutions, driving individual and economic growth under its purpose to uplift everyone, everywhere.